What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Glasgow in December?

In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in December

Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Glasgow — December climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Edinburgh	🇬🇧 Glasgow
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	4°C	4°C
Avg high / low	8° / 2°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	71 mm	118 mm
Rainy days	12	17
Humidity	89%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	33	33

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Edinburgh vs Glasgow in December — FAQ

Is December better in Edinburgh or Glasgow?: Edinburgh is the better pick in December — 51 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Glasgow is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Glasgow in December?: In December, Edinburgh averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 71 mm of rain; Glasgow averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm.